Rajna is a folk group from France formed in 1997. Situated somewhere betwee… Read Full Bio ↴Rajna is a folk group from France formed in 1997. Situated somewhere between dream and journey, it is an encounter with different cultures, civilisations, sounds and emotions. Clearly inspired by the mysteries of Orient, these compositions blend instruments from all parts the world: Tibet, Nepal, India, Australia, Turkey, North and Central Africa... and more.

Discography:
1998 - Iklesia
1999 - Ishati
1999 - Yahili
2001 - The Heady Wine of Praise
2002 - The Door of Serenity
2004 - Hidden Temple
2005 - Black Tears (anthology)
2006 - Otherwise
2008 - Duality
2010 - Offering

Aswan
Rajna Lyrics

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শাঙন গগনে ঘোর ঘনঘটা,
নিশীথযামিনী রে ।
কুঞ্জপথে সখি, কৈসে যাওব
অবলা কামিনী রে ।।
উন্মদ পবনে যমুনা তর্জিত
ঘন ঘন গর্জিত মেহ।
দমকত বিদ্যুত, পথতরু লুণ্ঠিত,
থরহর কম্পিত দেহ ।

ঘন ঘন রিমঝিম রিমঝিম রিমঝিম
বরখত নীরদপুঞ্জ ।
শাল-পিয়ালে তাল-
তমালে নিবিড় তিমিরময় কুঞ্জ ।
কহ রে সজনী, এ
দুরুযোগে কুঞ্জে নিরদয় কান
দারুণ বাঁশি কাহ বজায়ত
সকরুণ রাধা নাম ।
মোতিম হারে বেশ বনা দে,
সীথি লগা দে ভালে।
উরহি বিলুণ্ঠিত লোল চিকুর মম
বাঁধহ চম্পকমালে ।
গহন রয়নমে ন যাও, বালা,
নওলকিশোরক পাশ।

গরজে ঘন ঘন, বহু ডর পাওব,
কহে ভানু তব দাস

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Rajna's song "Aswan" convey a surreal and mystical atmosphere, painting a vivid picture of nature's elements and their enchanting presence. The verses depict the swirling and dense clouds in the Shangon sky, while the night turns into a moonlit river, creating an ethereal ambiance. The singer longs to wander with her friend on the path of the grove, where the vibrant and passionate Kamini flowers bloom. The song portrays the unstoppable wind embracing the Yamuna, thunderous rain and lightning illuminating the path, and trembling bodies in awe.

The lyrics continue to describe the rhythmic and melodic raindrops falling like a shower of radiant gems, creating a symphony of nature's music. The surroundings of the grove are adorned with dewdrops on plants and trees. The beloved is asked why she plays such a heartbreaking tune on her mournful flute with such a tender and compassionate name, referring to Radha, the beloved of Lord Krishna. The imagery in the song intensifies as the pearls of tears and the delicate touch of the flower petals from the champak flower are mentioned. The singer pleads for the beloved not to go to the deep forest where the restless peacocks reside and instead stay by her side.

Overall, "Aswan" captures the enchanting beauty of nature, the emotions of longing and love, and the interplay between the elements of wind, rain, and flora in a mystical and poetic way.

Line by Line Meaning

শাঙন গগনে ঘোর ঘনঘটা
In the vast expanse of the sky, dense clouds hover

নিশীথযামিনী রে
Oh, night-blooming jasmine

কুঞ্জপথে সখি, কৈসে যাওব
My friend, how will you go on this secluded path?

অবলা কামিনী রে ।।
Oh, innocent beauty

উন্মদ পবনে যমুনা তর্জিত
In the intoxicated breeze, the river Yamuna flows

ঘন ঘন গর্জিত মেহ।
With loud thunder, it roars

দমকত বিদ্যুত, পথতরু লুণ্ঠিত,
The electrifying lightning strikes, the path shakes

থরহর কম্পিত দেহ ।
Trembling bodies

ঘন ঘন রিমঝিম রিমঝিম রিমঝিম
With continuous drizzling

বরখত নীরদপুঞ্জ ।
Like a shower of tiny pearls

শাল-পিয়ালে তাল- তমালে নিবিড় তিমিরময় কুঞ্জ ।
In the dense darkness of palm and betel trees, an intricate dark garden